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What is Newborn Screening?

Many parents are unaware of the conditions included in screening, or that it varies from state to state. Baby’s First Test brings together resources to help guide parents and health professionals alike.

What Your State Offers

Every state has its own Newborn Screening program. Learn about it.

Find a Condition

Get information about the 80 screenable conditions.

What To Expect

Newborn screening is just one of many things that happen in the first few days after a baby is born. The following information can help prepare expecting parents for the newborn screening process and answer common question, such as:

What should I do before birth? What are the screening procedures? What happens to the blood sample? How should I respond to results? What are the screening outcomes?

The Public Square

An online space dedicated to ongoing conversations about newborn screening.

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National Maps

Newborn Screening is an evolving system that is different throughout the country. 

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Resources

Educational resources from states and organizations across the U.S.

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🗣 CALLING ALL KENTUCKY FAMILIES - we need your help! The Newborn Screening Saves Lives Reauthorization Act provides critical funding for numerous programs that support the implementation of #newbornscreening and other activities such as maintaining the Advisory Committee on Heritable Disorders on Newborns and Children and research on emerging conditions. The bill has passed the House and is currently being reviewed by the Senate, and we need your help to get it passed! Share your story with us by contacting Natasha Bonhomme at natasha@babysfirsttest.org. Together, let's save our babies! Happy New Year from Baby’s First Test! Happy holidays! Wishing you a wonderful holiday season filled with joy! The holiday season is in full swing! But for those diagnosed with a #newbornscreening condition, certain holiday favorites may be off-limits, which makes holiday meal planning all the more important! What are your favorite recipes and foods for those on low-protein, diary-free, or high-fat diets? Let us know in the comments down below! Looking for some holiday cooking inspiration? Cook for Love is is a nonprofit dedicated to the metabolic community and is committed to creating low-protein foods that taste delicious. Check out their site for recipes and more by clicking the #linkinbio. Every person, every family, and every story is different. What’s your #newbornscreening story? Share your experience with us by clicking the #linkinbio Baby's First Test wants to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving! We are thankful for all of our partners and #newbornscreening champions! Because of you, every baby has a chance for a healthy start! . . Did you know that today is also Family Health History Day? We encourage you all to take the time to talk to your family and learn your #familyhealthhistory! Knowing your family health history is important and can help you make informed decisions about your care!

Healthcare Professionals

We can provide up-to-date information on some of the most commonly asked issues about newborn screening so health care professionals can be prepared to answer questions from their patients.

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